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Rajeev Ahuja
About the AuthorRajeev Ahuja
The writer is a development economist, formerly with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank. Email: ahujaahuja@yahoo.com
    Health for all: Doctors and patients both need helpOpinion
    Health for all: Doctors and patients both need help

    The frequent violence against medicos is a serious issue that must be dealt with properly.

    24 Jun 2019 12:14 AM IST

    Slowdown, jobs Sitharaman’s twin challengesOpinion
    Slowdown, jobs Sitharaman’s twin challenges

    Budget allocations are reflective of government’s priorities in keeping with its vision and goals.

    19 Jun 2019 2:44 AM IST

    Bring new ministers up to speed to fast-track development workOpinion
    Bring new ministers up to speed to fast-track development work

    This means that they have to seize every opportunity to learn and perform.

    13 Jun 2019 3:28 AM IST

    In keeping with the changing times, we need to change the practice of presenting Budgets in Parliament.Opinion
    Let's switch to a new style of presenting Budgets

    The Budget speech didn't convey any sense of the trade-offs and the alternatives considered.

    15 Feb 2019 1:48 AM IST

    Priyanka GandhiNation
    If Priyanka is Cong's Brahmastra, what is BJP's?

    In sports, it's a well-known fact that when a weak player plays against a strong opponent, he or she starts playing...

    30 Jan 2019 8:20 AM IST

    A similar thing could be said for the Indian healthcare system too.Opinion
    Systems design thinking needed to solve development problems

    Systems thinking doesn't come naturally to public administrators.

    5 Dec 2018 4:59 AM IST

    Prime Minister Modi launching health protection scheme PMJAYNation
    PMJAY: Develop metrics to track supply side response

    Indeed, the NHP 2017 mentions about defining norms based on population as well as time taken to reach health facilities.

    8 Nov 2018 1:08 AM IST

    Understanding the Black Economy and Black Money in India, by Arun Kumar Aleph,Rs 399Lifestyle
    Book Review 'Understanding the Black Economy and Black Money in India'

    On the remedies for black money, the author proposes strengthening the implementation of various rules and laws as a...

    7 May 2017 5:44 AM IST

    The study said there are 84 billionaires in India, with a collective wealth of $248 billion, led by Mukesh Ambani ($19.3 billion), Dilip Shanghvi ($16.7 billion) and Azim Premji ($15 billion). (Representational image)Opinion
    Life isn't all that easy for a billionaire

    A wealthy person confronts several dilemmas and tough choices both on the personal front and the work front.

    4 March 2017 12:18 AM IST

    Finance Minister Arun JaitleyOpinion
    Health boost in Budget, but more is expected

    However, government health spending in India has historically been low.

    21 Feb 2017 12:58 AM IST

    Finance minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    It's tip of the iceberg, big changes are coming

    Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a real solid Budget to the nation.

    2 Feb 2017 2:06 AM IST

    National Rural Health MissionOpinion
    It's time to prioritise primary healthcare

    A primary care system ought to be the first point of contact for all medical needs of the population.

    2 Dec 2016 12:52 AM IST

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